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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.95, 481.02 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.95, 481.02 and 321.48 is: 478.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.95 : 481.02 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.95/481.02 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.95x = 481.02 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.95x = 154,638.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,638.31/322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.83

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